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Allen, Thomas – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Thomas Allen – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38788441   NAID File Unit: 38788438     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19399705

Company: J

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1864

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PORTSMOUTH

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38788441

NAID File Unit: 38788438

Microform: M1817

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